University Policies

• Americans with Disabilities Act Policy
  Tufts University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in a fair and equitable manner, and in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Read more.
   
• Intellectual Property Policy
  Frequently, inventions, discoveries, and creative works that are developed by individuals at the University will have commercial as well as scientific and scholarly value. The intent of this policy is to provide for incentives that foster creative activity, and to help assure that any intellectual property produced will be exploited for the benefit of the creators, the University research enterprise, and the public. To help meet these policy objectives, the University makes available (from the Office of the Vice Provost) technical and legal assistance in procedures necessary to protect ownership of intellectual property and to aid in its commercial development. Read more.
   
• Non-Discrimination Policy
  Tufts University is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee and student. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or status as a veteran, in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other university-sponsored programs. Read more.
   
• Privacy Policy
  The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 gives each enrolled student at Tufts access to his or her educational records, the right to amend those records where they are inaccurate or misleading, and the right to control their distribution to others. A detailed description of your rights under the act, the location of all records pertaining to you, and the procedures for requesting access and invoking your right to control access are contained in a document titled "Annual Notification of Your Rights to Privacy." Copies are available in the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Read more.
   
• Scientific Misconduct Policy
  The commitment to a strong and principled work ethic within the institutional partnership is a requirement of all who join the programs of Tufts University. The character of the University is a reflection of that of each individual who is a member, in whatever capacity, of Tufts. The integrity of each individual is critical to the success of the University and all of its programs within its campuses and as part of the global community of which Tufts is an active participant. Read more.
   
• Security Policy
  In accordance with both federal and state law, the university maintains information concerning current security policies and procedures and prepares an annual crime report concerning crimes committed within the geographical limits of the university. Read more.
   
• Sexual Harassment Policy
  Tufts is committed to providing an education and work environment that is free from sexual harassment. The University works to prevent and address sexual harassment through educational programs, training, and complaint resolution. Read more.
   
• Sexual Harassment Resource Persons List
   
• Use of Tufts Name and Insignias Policy
  The name "Tufts University" and how it is used affects both the institution as a whole and the individual members of the University community. Appropriate use of the name and insignias can benefit all, while inappropriate use may reflect negatively on both the institution and its individual members. Read more.